A magisterial inquiry was ordered into the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar’s Marwah area, following protests. The SSP confirmed FIR under Pocso Act and detention of two youths. SHO Zaheer Iqbal, accused of ordering a lathicharge, was attached to district police lines. Villagers ransacked the accused’s house, further escalating tensions.
Read MoreBJP announced candidates for nine out of 12 Rajya Sabha seats in upcoming bypolls, including former Congress members Ravneet Singh Bittu from Rajasthan and Kiran Choudhary from Haryana. Other candidates include George Kurian for MP, Mamata Mohanta for Odisha, and Manan Kumar Mishra for Bihar. The seats became vacant due to recent Lok Sabha...
Read MoreThe government retracted a decision to recruit 45 mid-level bureaucrats through lateral entry following opposition criticism that it bypassed caste quotas. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that Prime Minister Modi pledged to incorporate reservations for marginalized communities in future lateral hires, aiming to uphold social justice and fair representation in government positions
Read MoreThe derailment of Sabarmati Express near Kanpur, which saw 22 coaches go off-track, was attributed to sabotage according to the FIR. A 93cm-long rusty rail chunk was suspected to have been deliberately placed on the track. The incident affected around 1,700 passengers, with a forensic team investigating the rail chunk for further clues.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court established a national task force to address safety, working conditions, and well-being of medical professionals. The task force includes notable medical experts and aims to formulate effective recommendations, especially focusing on preventing violence and ensuring dignified working conditions. State and UT governments were asked to collect and submit data on hospital...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court criticised Kolkata police for mishandling a mob attack at R G Kar hospital, prompting the deployment of CISF for security. Around 7,000 people vandalized the hospital on August 15, causing most resident doctors to flee due to safety concerns. The court has questioned the police’s capability to ensure the doctors’ security.
Read MoreSecurity forces in Rajouri, J&K, discovered an underground terrorist hideout in Sagrawat forest, seizing ammunition and items including magazines, bullets, a communication set, and essential supplies. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, was conducted by a joint team comprising police, SoG, CRPF, and the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles.
Read MoreIndia and Japan have agreed to enhance their defence-industrial collaboration, particularly focusing on the ‘Unicorn’ stealth antenna system for warships. They also aim to improve military interoperability through joint exercises and cooperation in space and cyber domains. The partnership is seen as crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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